Recent content by RobDavies

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    Streamer advice for absolute beginner.

    Thanks for all the suggestions.... in the end I got an absolutely mint, ex-demo Marantz PM7000N for £719 from AudioT in Swindon.... and I love it.
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    Spotify vs Tidal

    Yes, Deezer is being streamed the same way. Bluetooth streaming is via the AAC codec on an iPhone (which the rBlink supports). I did try Chromecast audio but it sounded poor compared to the rBlink.
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    Streamer advice for absolute beginner.

    Thanks for the advice so far. Due to a stroke of luck, my budget has increased so I’m potentially looking at the Bluesound Powernode 2i V2 or the Audiolab 6000a Play. Partnering with Kef Q100’s Any thoughts?
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    Spotify vs Tidal

    I tried Tidal v Spotify a few months ago.... both on highest settings, streamed from my phone to an Arcam rBlink to a PM6006 into a pair of Wharfdale Diamond 9.1’s. Couldn’t tell the difference - so I stuck with Spotify. But then, my hearing is fifty years old, a bit knackered from attending...
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    Streamer advice for absolute beginner.

    Thank you. It looks like it might just do the job - reviews are certainly favourable...
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    Streamer advice for absolute beginner.

    Hello. I’m new to this streaming lark. I have a decent enough amp and speakers (Marantz PM6006 and Wharfedale Diamond 9.1’s) and I currently stream music from spotify on my iPhone via an Arcam rblink. The sound is ok without being exceptional, which is understandable given the...